Dental Hygienist

Job description:

Grand Dental is seeking a patient-centric Dental Hygienist who understands the value of a full hour of scheduled patient care per appointment. The perspective hire knows the value of relationship building, patient education, and a thorough dental visit with a friendly and professional team. New graduates are welcome!

Who are we?

Grand Dental – is part of the Grand Dental Group, which is a family of twelve beautiful, state-of-the-art dental offices and a Central Business Office. We are owned and operated by practicing dentists and offer general and specialty dental care for everyone. One Community, One Patient, One Smile at a Time.

Our Culture:

At Grand Dental, we understand that our team-members are our greatest strength, and we work to empower and elevate them with the support and resources they need to reach their highest potential. We offer a generous benefit package and career growth opportunities in a fun, team-driven, respectful work environment.

DENTAL HYGIENIST

SUMMARY

Embrace “Fish Philosophy”: Make Their Day, Play, Be There, Choose Your Attitude, Commit It, Be It, Coach It.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Dental Hygienist provides patient Care and Basic Dental Hygiene Prophylactic Care
• Carefully review patient health and dental history forms and update as necessary
• Blood pressure and oral cancer screening
• Exposure of necessary digital radiographs
• Utilize intra oral camera for patient education
• Chart decay, disease diagnosis and treatment
• Visually examine & palpate for signs of disease (intra and extra orally), and perform TMJ exam
• Periodontal examination and documentation of gingival description,
• Perform thorough and gentle prophylaxis
• Apply cavity-preventative agents such as fluorides and sealants
• Remove calculus, plaque, and stain
• Administer local anesthetic agents, if certified
• OHI with self-care tools
• Educate patients on good oral health, nutrition, proper hygiene, and oral disease
• Discuss the etiology of oral disease, contributing factors, and relationship to systemic disease (i.e. heart disease, pregnancy, diabetes, etc.)
• Educate and advise patients with educational reading materials
• Perform other tasks assigned by the dentist, hygiene director and team leader

Pay: $44/hr. - $60/hr. (average)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities

Experience/Certification:

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License to work in Illinois
• Dental Hygiene Degree from an accredited college or university
• CPR certification

Job Type: Full time

Interested Candidates ONLY – No Solicitation - Inquiries from recruitment firms/staffing agencies not accepted

Work Location:

• Lockport

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time